Here’s how to make an incredible burger indoors on the stove.

Yeah, me too.

But sometimes thats just not the reality, is it?

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Maybe you dont have a grill; maybe you live in a city; maybe its just raining!

Dont stuff your buns in the bin just because its overcast or, like, winter.

Learn how to make a burger indoors on the stove instead.

Burger with Cheese, Red Onions, and Lettuce on a Plate on a Kitchen Counter for How to Make a Burger on the Stove

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Imperfect Patties Are Perfect

I like to make stovetop burgers thinner and flatter than grilled burgers.

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

In another small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup together until smooth.

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Preheat a large sturdy skillet (cast iron is best) over medium heat.

Loosely divide the ground beef into three 1/3-pound patties.

Season the patties with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning mix per side of the patty, if using.

Bowl of Dijon Mustard, Ketchup, and Mayonnaise for Burger Sauce

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Turn on the fan over the stove and open a window to help with air flow.

Spray your skillet with a little non-stick spray and place burgers in the skillet.

Press down on each patty with a spatula for 10 seconds.

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This is to encourage browning.

Cook the burgers over medium heat for 4 minutes.

Dont touch them too much so you get a nice crust on the first side.

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Build your burgers by spreading some burger sauce on each bun.

Serve immediately with a cold drink.

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Burger with Cheese, Red Onions, and Lettuce on a Plate on a Kitchen Counter for How to Make a Burger on the Stove

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